Application and Student Perceptions of the PEEER© Model for Effective Healthcare Team Communications

Abstract

Few interprofessional education (IPE) models include patients and caregivers. To address this, we developed a novel model for teaching IP communication which included patients and caregivers as team members. We describe the model and our use of it in several health professions education curricula. We report preliminary data from learners regarding their experiences learning and utilizing the model as part of their IPE. Overall the model was positively viewed by students, although the perceived value of learning activities involving the model varied by discipline. Physical therapy, nursing, and pharmacy students valued the IPE model most, whereas medical students valued it the least.

Interprofessional communication: How do we do it?

“…In these circumstances, rank is likely to prevail that compromises CC7. [53] The approach incorporates the patient and their caregivers along with multiple clinical team members as equal participants in communication. It was grounded through a literature review with the following elements as essential skills: Both examples might be considered a technical approach according to Salmon and Young.…”